Pubdate: Mon, 28 Aug 2006
Source: Daily Sentinel, The (Grand Junction, CO)
Copyright: 2006 Cox Newspapers, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.gjsentinel.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2084
Author: Joe Higgins  Janet Rowland, Mesa County Meth Task Force
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth)

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTS METH TASK FORCE IN DRUG FIGHT

Editor:

While the pages of The Daily Sentinel are often filled with the 
negative side of the meth problem, we feel it is important to talk 
about the positive efforts of our community in the fight against meth.

The Grand Junction Kiwanis came forward to help young children whose 
parents use meth. As a result, they are helping to develop an 
adult-mentor program for parents who are working to stay off meth.

The Grand Junction Rotary Club is sponsoring a special, "Masquerade" 
fund-raiser to support the efforts to help drug-endangered children 
who are often removed from their homes.

The Grand Junction Lions are donating prevention curriculum and 
training to local agencies, churches, child-care centers and youth programs.

Two local therapists volunteer to facilitate a support group for 
family members of meth users. The meeting space is donated by the 
First Presbyterian Church.

The Daily Sentinel provided discount for publishing the Meth White 
Paper in January, 2006. Impact Promotions provided a discount on the 
"Live Meth Free" wristbands. Local television and radio media have 
assisted with airing public-service announcements. Local businesses 
and health agencies combined funding with local units of government 
to provide staff support for the Mesa County Meth Task Force.

We are honored by the groups and individuals who have stepped up to 
address the meth problem in Mesa County. While meth abuse might be a 
symbol of all that is bad and troublesome in Mesa County, concerned 
citizens who care enough to get involved are a symbol of all that is 
good in Mesa County. Your generosity and involvement does not go unnoticed.

Joe Higgins

Janet Rowland

Mesa County Meth Task Force

Grand Junction
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